Neo-Viper (2009 Combat Heroes)
A quick little video about a quirky little figure.
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Captivating Cover: Into Zartan’s Lair
Continuing the new feature in which I judge a GI Joe book by its cover, here’s another Captivating Cover. This time, we’ve got a coloring book released by Marvel in 1984. Marvel covered a variety of action figure properties with coloring and storybooks in the 1980s, from heavy hitter toy lines like GI Joe and Transformers, to lesser knowns and
Read moreRoad Pig (30th Anniversary)
by KansasBrawler I don’t know why, but Road Pig has always had a huge following. It’s always boggled my mind a little. I wouldn’t think a shirtless bruiser would be so popular, but Larry Hama did such a great job with him in the comics and on his filecard that it’s hard not to be intrigued by this particular Dreadnok.
Read moreSnake Eyes (2012 Renegades)
It’s funny to think that for all the stylistic flair of the Renegades animated series designs, the initial single carded figures didn’t fully reflect the show’s look. Then Amazon released their surprise four pack, and fans got a taste of what had been planned for future Renegades toys. Hasbro also displayed other unreleased toys at JoeCon, including the team’s main
Read moreVideo Review: Firebat Jet (2006 Sigma 6)
The Firebat Jet is one of the most impressive-looking Cobra jets of all time. Too bad it’s 2.5 inch scale. Regardless, it’s still a cool toy.
Read moreRed Fang Redux
It’s another look at the Red Fang Ninja, one of the unexpectedly cool original figures from the 2009 movie line. Check out this blast from the past here.
Read moreBTR-Ticles: Raging Typhoon
by Twitziller The Raging Typhoon was released in Built to Rule series 1 in 2003, and was the largest set from that series. Although it more closely resembles a 4-engine fan boat, the primary mode of the Raging Typhoon is described as a hovercraft and, as such, clearly recalls the popular 1984 Killer W.H.A.L.E. assault hovercraft. The staggering array of
Read moreVideo Review: Arctic HISS
It’s a special Father’s Day video review, with special guest reviewer Will. Check out the Arctic HISS tank. This is one vehicle I’d been wanting to pick up for years. I’m glad I did.
Read moreAmbush!
Drivers? Hey, cool. I could always use a few extras, especially a HISS Driver. That guy always lost his Cobra symbol too easily. What, you can’t order online? Great, where did I put my checkbook? And where the heck can I buy a stamp? It’s been so long…
Read moreRetaliation Tomahawk and Updraft
by KansasBrawler I was a bit of a late-comer to the party that knew how awesome the original Tomahawk was. My brother had it when we were growing up, but honestly, I really didn’t care one way or another. I always preferred ground vehicles to air vehicles because they were a lot easier to work into an adventure than air
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